get used to — to gradually become comfortable with or accustomed to something new or different
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to gradually become comfortable with or accustomed to something new or different
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡet ˈjuːst tuː/
Korean meaning: ~에 익숙해지다, 적응하다
Korean pronunciation: 겟 **유**스트 투
Example Sentences
- I'm still trying to get used to my roommate's habit of singing opera in the shower.
- After moving to Korea, it took her a while to get used to eating kimchi with every meal.
- My cat will never get used to the vacuum cleaner - it's like meeting a monster every time.
get used to
VERB//ɡet ˈjuːst tuː//
to gradually become comfortable with or accustomed to something new or different
to gradually become comfortable with or accustomed to something new or different
Get used to it, and you won't be accused to struggle!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
동사 'get'과 과거분사 'used'의 조합으로, 'use'는 라틴어 'uti'(사용하다)에서 유래되었습니다. 시간이 지나면서 '사용되어진 상태'가 되어 결국 '익숙한 상태'를 의미하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“I'm still trying to get used to my roommate's habit of singing opera in the shower.”
“After moving to Korea, it took her a while to get used to eating kimchi with every meal.”
“My cat will never get used to the vacuum cleaner - it's like meeting a monster every time.”
“Students need time to get used to the new online learning platform.”
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